I have a 2001 1.6 citi chico mk1 golf. I noticed smoke coming from under the bonnet. I noticed that the carb was leaking onto inlet manifold and dripping onto exhaust. I can see where it is coming from- against the carb housing at front looks like a brass ball sticking out, thats where its leaking. I dont want to drive like that, in case it catches fire. Can someone please give me some advice on how to go about to repair it?
Thanks.
mk1 golf leaking carb
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Re: mk1 golf leaking carb
Buy a crb overhaul kit, take ot apart, change the seals and gaskets. Put it back together.
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Re: mk1 golf leaking carb
Those small balls are pressed / peined into the bores that run inside the housing, to seal them. IMHO replacing the seals and gaskets will not fix this problem.
I had a similar problem on my Keihin many moons ago: the one ball seal squirted petrol every time I pressed the accelerator pump, and I actually managed to seal that area by degreasing it properly and covering it with Pratley steel.
I had a similar problem on my Keihin many moons ago: the one ball seal squirted petrol every time I pressed the accelerator pump, and I actually managed to seal that area by degreasing it properly and covering it with Pratley steel.
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2004 VW Golf TDI, type 1J, AHF, 317k (2016-current) --- daily
1990 VW Fox, type 16, HM, 304k (2005-current) --- spare runaround
Previous:
1992 Audi 500 SE, type C4, AAR (2001-2020) --- nice while it lasted
1983 VW Golf GTS, type 17, FR (1992-2005) --- most fun car I've ever had
1978 Audi 100 GLS 5E, type 43, WC (1991-92) --- died in the side of a Rekord who cut me off
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Re: mk1 golf leaking carb
Go to scrap yard and get a carb. Overhaul it and put it in the car.
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Re: mk1 golf leaking carb
Thank you all for your input. I managed to seal it with abro putty which is chemical resistant. The car starts easier now also, previously the carb would drain cos of the leak, making it take longer to start as it first has to fill carb again. Thanks.
- Sean Trollope
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Re: mk1 golf leaking carb
Sorry to being the old thread back to life. Just had exactly the same issue.
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Re: mk1 golf leaking carb
I have a Weber 36DCD and Manifold. PM me
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